1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING GEORGIAN PEWTER...
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING GEORGIAN PEWTER TANKARD
with wriggle work foul anchor to front and inscribed either side, Mr Castle, Woolwitch with further indistinct inscription underneath and the thumbpiece with further owner's initials and proof marks for George IV and Victoria under rim, stamped internally with maker's mark -- 6in. (15cm.) high
This tankard, which undoubtedly would have been kept hanging in a local tavern is clearly associated with the famous Castle family of ship breakers who maintained yards at Vauxhall, Woolwich and Charlton throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
with wriggle work foul anchor to front and inscribed either side, Mr Castle, Woolwitch with further indistinct inscription underneath and the thumbpiece with further owner's initials and proof marks for George IV and Victoria under rim, stamped internally with maker's mark -- 6in. (15cm.) high
This tankard, which undoubtedly would have been kept hanging in a local tavern is clearly associated with the famous Castle family of ship breakers who maintained yards at Vauxhall, Woolwich and Charlton throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Sold for £99
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING GEORGIAN PEWTER TANKARD
with wriggle work foul anchor to front and inscribed either side, Mr Castle, Woolwitch with further indistinct inscription underneath and the thumbpiece with further owner's initials and proof marks for George IV and Victoria under rim, stamped internally with maker's mark -- 6in. (15cm.) high
This tankard, which undoubtedly would have been kept hanging in a local tavern is clearly associated with the famous Castle family of ship breakers who maintained yards at Vauxhall, Woolwich and Charlton throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
with wriggle work foul anchor to front and inscribed either side, Mr Castle, Woolwitch with further indistinct inscription underneath and the thumbpiece with further owner's initials and proof marks for George IV and Victoria under rim, stamped internally with maker's mark -- 6in. (15cm.) high
This tankard, which undoubtedly would have been kept hanging in a local tavern is clearly associated with the famous Castle family of ship breakers who maintained yards at Vauxhall, Woolwich and Charlton throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
